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AO51 YTU

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,853 mi
Last recorded74,853 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YTU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 74,853 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,651 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 70,651 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,750 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 69,750 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,412 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,005 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,649 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,646 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,445 miles

rear index plate showing slight deterioration

underside of vehicle showing corrosion damage;anti corrosion treatment advised

Fail 24 Aug 2009 48,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear index plate showing slight deterioration

underside of vehicle showing corrosion damage;anti corrosion treatment advised

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,315 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 32,683 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,269 miles

all tyres starting to crack

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AO51 YTU is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 YTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO51 YTU registered?

AO51 YTU is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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